My guess is that Jeff may have been hungry while compiling this issue. Many of the stories reference food in some way: A Mongolian Barbecue, a Denny's booth, a lunch break in high school, and vegetables in peanut sauce, prepared by a lover. That's not to marginalize or pigeonhole his talent because it's still as sharp as ever. You'll read this, then re-read it, especially if you're a fan of short stories with subtle details. If you've never read a Ghost Pine, then you ought to start. Truly on of the zine classics!